10 Questions
What was a typical pattern of movement for pastoral communities in the Himalayas?
Moving to dry forests in winter and high meadows in summer
What was the primary occupation of the Dhangars in Maharashtra?
Shepherds, blanket weavers, and buffalo herders
Where did the Gollas herders reside and herd cattle?
Dry central plateau of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
What was a significant change in pastoralists' lives under colonial rule?
Regulated movements and increased revenue payments
How did colonial rule impact pastoralists' agricultural stock?
Their agricultural stock declined
What do nomads do according to the text?
Travel from one area to another for their livelihood
Where did the Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir migrate to in the nineteenth century?
Mountains in search of pastures for their animals
What is the term used to describe the journey of the Gujjar Bakarwals from their winter base to their summer grazing grounds and back?
Kafila
Which other group mentioned in the text had a similar seasonal movement cycle like the Gujjar Bakarwals?
Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh
How did colonialism impact pastoralists in India and Africa according to the text?
Forced them to settle in one place disrupting their traditional way of life
Learn about nomadic pastoralists, their way of life, and how pastoralism has influenced societies like India and Africa. Explore the impact of colonialism on their lives and how they have adapted to modern society. These notes provide an overview of the chapter, which starts by focusing on India and then moves to Africa.
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